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whether you want to Be a musician, sonGwriter, ProDucer or entrePreneur, Bimm lonDon can ProViDe you with a stimulatinG anD challenGinG musical enVironment in which to DeVeloP your skills.

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welcome to your Bimm lonDon 2015/16 ProsPectus. here you will finD the essential information you neeD to make an informeD Decision aBout takinG the next stePs in your music eDucation. i hoPe that we can insPire you to stuDy at the uk’s lonGest-estaBlisheD centre for moDern music eDucation.

BIMM London was founded in 1983 and since then has seen many top-flight musicians graduate from its programmes – alumni have gone on to work with the likes of Adele, Björk, Radiohead, One Direction, Jessie J, Madonna and Basement Jaxx, as well as developing careers as artists in their own right.

The School has its roots in West London and it now occupies a new site in Fulham. In 2013 BIMM London celebrated its 30th anniversary by introducing exciting new courses in Music Production, Songwriting, Music Journalism and Music Business, complementing its long-celebrated Performance courses.

BIMM London is proud of its tutors, all of whom combine teaching with their professional music industry profiles as performers, writers, arrangers, producers and entrepreneurs. This ensures that our students benefit from first-hand professional expertise throughout their studies. We provide a challenging but stimulating creative environment for the music professionals of tomorrow to develop their skills.

BIMM London has the finest up-to-date equipment available for student use and the School is endorsed and supported by leading manufacturers including Evans, Marshall Amplification, Mapex, Natal, Hartke, Shure, Peavey, Audient, Ernie Ball Music Man, Ableton and Zildjian.

Whatever your ambitions within the modern music industry, BIMM London’s unparalleled levels of career-relevant expertise, equipment access and support networks guarantee that our students are given the best guidance and assistance in achieving their goals.

If you like what you are reading, please pay us a visit – contact the BIMM London admissions team to book a place at an open day, or to arrange an assessment. More information about what we do can be found online at www.bimm.co.uk.

I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM London for the 2015/16 academic year.

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Bates, BMus MMus Principal

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05ABOuT BIMM LONDON

06-07LONDON

08-09FACILITIES AND PARTNERS

10LIFE AT BIMM LONDON

11MASTERCLASSES

12CAREERS IN THE MuSIC INDuSTRY

14-15STuDENT SuCCESS

16-18TuTORS

19EDuCATION PARTNERS

20-41COuRSES

42STuDENT SuPPORT

43HOW TO APPLY

44INTERNATIONAL

45FEES AND FINANCE

46STuDENT LOANS

47SCHOLARSHIPS AND BuRSARIES

48ACCOMMODATION

49CONTACT INFORMATION

50COLLEGE TOuRS & OPEN DAYS

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Bimm lonDon is a creatiVe community of enGaGeD anD motiVateD stuDents anD tutors, anD is a natural home for asPirinG musicians anD music inDustry Professionals.

The British music industry is worth over £4bn annually and employs over 140,000 people and for 30 years we have been producing some of the industry’s brightest talents, from best-selling artists to leading songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers.

Location is vital to breaking into the music industry and London is the centre of the music universe. Our brand-new building, developed at a cost of over £3 million, is located in the centre of Fulham, home to many of the world’s major labels. The new state-of-the-art building is loaded with top-of-the-range facilities including digital audio workstations, large performance/lecture rooms, and specialist instrument suites.

In this creative environment you can network and develop lifelong contacts while performing and staging gigs at local venues and festivals, as well as working with record labels, music producers and rehearsal studios.

BIMM London’s courses are validated by the university of West London and are subject to QAA oversight, ensuring a consistently high standard of education. Our tutors are experts in their field and still tour, play and produce music with some of the biggest recording artists in the world.

why lonDon?London is at the centre of music and the arts, both in terms of national and international reputation. As a culturally diverse city with a large student population, London offers inspiration and opportunities to many musicians and artists. Alongside the major record labels and iconic music venues the city has a thriving underground music scene with hundreds of venues and bars for you to learn your craft.

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LONDON IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CENTRES OF MUSIC. IT’S A PERFECT PLAYGROUND FOR CHECKING OUT NEW BANDS, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND CONNECTING WITH A WEALTH OF RECORD LABELS, PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

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Every style of music that’s ever been, and that ever will be, finds its place in London. From legendary jazz players calling at Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s, to breakthrough indie outfits electrifying stages in Camden Town, to chart-topping pop stars playing multiple nights at the city’s arenas: there is no stopping London’s magnetism, as the most vibrant variety of music consistently calls at its countless venues.

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And just as its music scene is incredibly diverse, so is the culture offered by London. This is a multinational metropolis, a city built on global influences. It’s a melting pot of possibilities, and BIMM London students can look forward to exploring a multitude of rewarding pursuits within its city limits. And should you feel there’s something missing, where better than London to kick-start your own cutting-edge scene?

a Great way to start your career48% of the UK music industry is based in London*

*Source: Creative & Cultural Skills (2010).

Creative and Cultural Industry: Impact and

Footprint 2010/11.

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Bimm lonDon’s new £3 million home in fulham illustrates our commitment to the music Professionals of the future. at Bimm we want to nurture talent in the riGht enVironment, anD our new BuilDinG ProViDes us with the Perfect sPace to DeliVer our uniquely tailoreD courses.

Many of the world’s leading instrument manufacturers actively support and endorse the work that BIMM London is doing. As a result, BIMM London is brimming with the very best equipment that is ready for use in our brand-new studios. This is an unrivalled learning environment in the capital.

stuDents can look forwarD to access to:

• Amplification by Marshall, Hartke and Peavey

• Guitars and basses by Gibson, Fender and Music Man

• Strings by Ernie Ball

• Drums by Mapex

• Cymbals by Zildjian

• Drumsticks by Vater

• Drumheads by Evans

• Percussion by Natal

• PA systems by Peavey

• Microphones by Shure and Sontronics

• Computers by Apple

• Software including Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools and Ableton

• Keyboards by Korg

unriValleD teachinG, Practice anD rehearsal facilities:

• Five specially equipped acoustic drum booths

• Three acoustic drum studios

• Four Apple-equipped digital audio workstation (DAW) suites

• Two keyboard labs

• Three vocal studios

• Three guitar/bass studios

• Three live-performance studios

• Two songwriting studios

• Lecture room

• Music business seminar room

• Recording studio with control room

• Two post-production suites

• Two mixing rooms

• Learning resource centre

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life at Bimm lonDonat Bimm we want to helP you BroaDen anD DeVeloP your skills as a musician anD music-inDustry Professional. whether it’s learninG insiDe the classroom, in a stuDio, on staGe or at a festiVal we will ProViDe you with all the oPPortunities you neeD to achieVe your Goals throuGh full-on musical immersion.

Guests anD masterclassesWe believe that to be the best it helps to meet the best. So we encourage and help you to network with and meet leading music-industry professionals. We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.

Bimm alBumEvery year we use our in-house record label, Tech Records to release an album featuring a host of BIMM musicians. You get to record at a professional studio with engineers and producers. BIMM bands and artists submit demos for inclusion on the album, which is released to the public and industry professionals to showcase the best of BIMM talent.

GiGsLive music is a huge part of what we do at BIMM - it’s not all about coursework, revision and exams - you will be heavily involved in London’s live scene throughout the year, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put on our own shows, showcasing our musicians at the end of each term at a series of gigs across the city in many of London’s iconic venues.

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PreVious Bimm Guests incluDe:Chad Smith (Red hot Chili PePPeRS)

SoPhie elliS-BextoRtRevoR hoRnlauRenCe Cottle (BlaCk SaBBath)

dave lomBaRdo (SlayeR)

StePhen liPSonnate WattS (Stevie WondeR)

JoJo mayerPaul GilBertsteVe GaDDsanDi thomBilly oceanJake GoslinGJon lorD & rick wakemannicki chaPmanBilly coBhamDaVe weckl

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Nate WattsStevie Wonder’s Bass Guitarist & Musical Director

We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.

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careers in the music inDustry

career oPPortunities The uK music sector offers a richly varied numbers of careers. In such a diverse industry it helps to have skills across a wide range of roles, and at BIMM we provide you with all the tools you need to achieve this. Because of this our students find work across the whole sector as session musicians, songwriters, management, agents, engineering and in A&R roles.

learninG from the BestAll BIMM tutors are actively involved in the music industry at the highest level. We also use our connections to attract many A-list musicians such as Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder) to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.

workinG with the BestOne of the best ways into the music industry is through work experience. At BIMM our contacts and industry partners allow us to help you gain internships, experience and entry level positions with some of the biggest names in music, including Sony Music, EMI, universal Music, Warner Music uK, Target Live, Festival Republic, Bestival, XL Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, Space Promotions and Duff Press.

how we helP you achieVe thisAt BIMM we have an Artist Development Scheme designed to help you with your development and offer guidance on the direction you would like your career to take. These sessions are delivered as seminars or pre-arranged auditions. The result is more contacts for you, greatly assisting your professional development.

at Bimm we use our excellent connections in the Domestic anD international music inDustries to GiVe you the Best PossiBle oPPortunities to finD emPloyment in one of the most Dynamic anD excitinG Vocations in the worlD.

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nathan curran - Basement Jaxx Diploma graduate Nathan (a.k.a. Tugg) is currently the drummer for uK dance/electronic house sensations Basement Jaxx. As well as Basement Jaxx, he has worked with chart topping artists such as Lily Allen, MC Kano, Lady Sovereign, James Morrison, Tinchy Stryder and Paloma Faith, to name but a few.

eD Drewett Singer-songwriter Ed has penned massive-selling, chart-topping hits for the likes of One Direction, The Wanted and Olly Murs, and is a solo artist in his own right. He’s also appeared on singles by rapper Professor Green, and continues to impress major labels with his creativity.

ash soan Ash Soan, one of the uK’s most successful session drummers, has played on over 34 Top 10 albums (14 of them were number 1), and 14 top 10 singles (7 were number 1). Adele, Cee Lo Green, Robbie Williams and Seal are just a small selection of the artists Ash has worked with.

Bimm lonDon is ProuD of its stuDents – anD many GraDuates haVe Gone on to enJoy hiGh-Profile careers. Below are some of our success stories – more can Be founD at www.Bimm.co.uk

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leDDra chaPmanEssex-born singer-songwriter Leddra achieved amazing recognition for her solo work when, in 2009, Sir Terry Wogan gave her debut single ‘Story’ substantial support on his BBC Radio 2 show. The network again expressed its enthusiasm for her material in 2013, making Leddra’s ‘All About You’ its single of the week in March 2013.

PhiliP selway - raDioheaDPhilip is a former BIMM student who has truly taken the music world by storm – to date, Radiohead have sold in excess of 40 million albums worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer was voted the best album of the past 25 years by readers of Q magazine.

Phil simmonDsPhil stepped into the spotlight in 2011 when his diary become increasingly packed with gigs and tour dates for the likes of Jessie J, Plan B and Leona Lewis. Phil was asked to play for Jessie J after being spotted by her musical director while playing a small jazz gig in North London. Phil is now in demand with his new band ‘Basement Project’ and has recently joined the BIMM teaching faculty.

more successOur students have worked with artists including:

courtney loVe BJörk tricky one Direction taio cruz will younG suPerGrass rita orakt tunstall kanye west Basement Jaxx ronan keatinG GrooVe armaDa PuBlic enemy Jessie J Gary moore wretch 32 leona lewis cee lo Green kylie minoGue

More Student Success stories can be found on our website.

Jason cooPer - the cure Drummer Jason has been a member of seminal British rock act The Cure since 1995, performing on several of the band’s critically acclaimed albums. He previously played in ’90s experimental indie outfit My Life Story, whose frontman Jake Shillingford is a tutor at BIMM Brighton. Jason is also a soundtrack composer and worked on the 2008 horror movie From Within.

Julien Brown session/liVe Drummer A promising percussionist from the age of three, Julien’s time at BIMM set him on the way to collaborating with some amazing names in modern music. From Lady Gaga to Massive Attack via Kylie Minogue and Lemar, he’s worked with some of the very best and most successful out there.

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heaDs of DePartmentLISA LAUDAT, MMus (DIST)Head of Vocals

Prior to joining BIMM, Lisa was a successful session vocalist whose credits

include collaborations with All Saints, East 17, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Paul Young, Lionel Richie and many more. She focused on the pursuit of excellence in modern vocal learning and teaching as part of her MMus studies.

Lisa is supported by deputy head Laura June Barnes, senior tutors Victy Silva and Iain Mackenzie, and a strong team with experience covering everything from gospel choirs to jingle session artists, specialising in rock and metal techniques through to the sweetest soul vocals.

ERIK STAMS, BMus (Hons)Head of Drums

With over 20 years’ performing and recording experience, Erik’s knowledge

of all things drum-related is incredible. He studied extensively in New York, taking in a spell at the Fame-immortalised High School of Performing Arts. Since settling in London, Erik has played with a wide variety of acts, and writes/records for publications including Drummer Magazine, Rhythm and Total Guitar.

Erik is supported by deputy head Philippe Castermane, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship and Songwriting Programme Leader Adam Betts, and an impressive array of tutors covering every style from jazz to funk, pop to soul, musicals to metal.

tutors• Virtuoso instrumental skill and expert songwriting ability

• Stadium-level touring with A-list artists

• Multi-platinum hit-record experience

• Top recording session credits

• Regular contribution to national music journals such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Guitar Buyer, Bass Magazine, Acoustic Magazine and Music Week

• Dedication and commitment to Teaching and Learning at BIMM London

ALL OUR TUTORS ARE TOP MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THEIR ENVIABLE TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

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JOHN WHEATCROFT, MMusHead of Guitar

John leads a busy life as both a performer and educator. He has toured

the world in the company of Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Elton John, and worked with contributors to material by Miles Davis and Deep Purple. A writer for publications including Guitar Techniques and Guitarist, John has also written a book, Improvising Blues Guitar. He fronts his own acoustic quintet.

John is supported by deputy head Jim Clark – runner-up in Guitarist magazine’s Guitarist Of The Year 2002 – alongside a team with experience of collaborating with artists including Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden), Nick Littlemore (Empire Of The Sun) and Amy Winehouse.

ANDREW MCKINNEY, MMusHead of Bass

Bassist for British jazz-funk band the James Taylor Quartet, Andrew has played

all over the world. He’s also freelanced on projects in the West End, has performed with acts including The Feeling, Beverley Knight, LL Cool J and Billy Cobham, and writes regularly for Bass Guitar Magazine.

Andrew is supported by a team possessing impressive credentials, covering associations with acts as successful, and as diverse, as Cee Lo Green, Gabrielle, The Cinematic Orchestra, The Streets, Beyoncé, Moby and Duran Duran.

JOHAN ENGLUNDHead of Music Production

Johan has spent his professional life working in studios. An expert in a

variety of software, including Avid’s Pro Tools and Ableton Live, he’s also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. Johan’s written and produced for numerous artists, and serves as a house producer for EMI Publishing.

Johan is supported by highly experienced tutors, who’ve collaborated with producers including Nick Coler (Saint Etienne, Sugababes), Ian Grimble (Manic Street Preachers, The Fall, Elton John) and Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams, Paul Weller). BIMM London’s Music Production tutors have worked across numerous record labels, provided sound design for movies, worked beside acts including Snow Patrol and Placebo, and demonstrated at length the latest software and apps available to rising producers.

Becky Jones, BMus (Hons)Head of Songwriting

Becky Jones is a singer, songwriter and producer currently performing under

the name of Saint Saviour.

Having cut her teeth on electronic music in the early noughties as part of the East London scene, various dance/pop collaborations and projects led her to a writing relationship with Groove Armada, which soon developed into fronting the band live around the world along with Candi Staton, Neneh Cherry and MC M.A.D. After contributing 2 singles to their Grammy-nominated album ‘Black Light’, a solo career beckoned, resulting in the release of debut Saint Saviour album ‘union’, achieving several film and TV synchronisations and live tours of the uK and Europe.

for full tutor Profiles Visit our www.Bimm.co.uk/stuDy/tutors

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HARRY LECKSTEIN, BA (Hons), MBAHead of Music Business

Harry leads the BA (Hons) Music Business degree alongside an inspirational

team of industry entrepreneurs, artist managers and creative executives. Harry is managing director of Freeport Entertainment, representing One Minute Silence, Pink Punk and Olos, and is founder of the youth music social enterprise urban Collective, whose recent graduates include Mikill Pane and founder member of The King Blues, Jonny “Itch” Fox.

SVETLANA VASSILEVA, BMus (Hons), MA, CCPDHead of Live Performance

Svetlana is a professional musician and educator, whose career has seen

her play as a member of The Vegastones, who signed with V2 and supported Duran Duran. She’s also played with Moby and provided session work for Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri and singer-actor John Barrowman.

Svet is supported by an impressive team bearing many years’ experience, covering collaborations with Kid Creole, Rumer, Soul II Soul, Will Young, Queen, Florence + The Machine and Jamiroquai.

VisitinG tutor facultyBIMM London welcomes many visiting tutors, who offer our students their unique, first-hand experiences of the music industry. Among these individuals are Kwame Kwaten of ATC Management, who looks after acts including Rumer and Master Shortie; professional DJ, producer and sound engineer Adrian Pickard, a certified Ableton trainer; Jon Shone, musical director for One Direction and Marina And The Diamonds; and Bosco De Oliveira, the uK’s foremost Latin percussionist. Check www.bimm.co.uk for full Visiting Tutor Faculty profiles.

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As an education provider BIMM is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for our students. The BIMM group of institutes has been successfully assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has also received the uK Border Agency (uKBA) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.

eDucation Partners

Bimm lonDon is PriVileGeD to work in PartnershiP with hiGhly resPecteD eDucation ProViDers who enaBle us to offer fully accreDiteD courses to ProViDe successful GraDuates with internationally recoGniseD acaDemic qualifications.

The BIMM group of institutions offers music courses across the uK and Ireland in Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, London and Dublin.

BIMM London graduates leave with a prestigious award from the university of West London.

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22-23 Bmus (hons) PoPular music Performance with founDation year - Drums, Vocals, Guitar & Bass

24-25 Bmus (hons) PoPular music Performance - Drums, Vocals, Guitar & Bass

26-27 Ba (hons) creatiVe musicianshiP - Drums, Vocals, Guitar anD Bass

28-29 Ba (hons) music ProDuction 30-31 Ba (hons) sonGwritinG 32-33 Ba (hons) music Business

34-35 one-year DiPloma PoPular music Performance – Drums, Vocals, Guitar & Bass 36-37 one-year DiPloma music ProDuction 38-39 one-year DiPloma sonGwritinG

40-41 Ba (hons) music Journalism

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The BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year is designed for aspiring drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to develop their technical, performance and musicianship skills to a professional level but require further preparation for study at Bachelor’s Degree level. The programme combines instrumental/vocal study with the opportunity to engage with music technology, songwriting and a wide range of modern music styles. Graduates of the BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year will be ready to pursue careers as artists, musical directors and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/composers. Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all four years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

Instrumental Techniques are also studied in all four years and this enables students to continually refine and enhance their approach to their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving a level of fluency that will meet the demands of any musical situation.

FOUNDATION YEARThe foundation year provides students with the opportunity to gain a solid grounding in live performance, instrumental/vocal techniques and styles as well as study skills, sight reading and musicianship. Students will consolidate their existing knowledge and skills while discovering new areas of endeavour to pursue.

YEARS ONE, TWO and THREE progress as per the descriptions given for the BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance.

Bmus (hons) PoPular music Performancewith founDation yearDrums, Vocals, Guitar & Bassucas coDe: w31m

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moDulesAll students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory.

• Foundation Performance Studies• Instrument Techniques• Music Styles• Foundations of Music• Sight Reading• Academic Studies and Learning Development

entry requirementsMinimum of 80 uCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grades C and upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory audition, where they will demonstrate their practical skills with a specialist tutor.

International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

key information Validated by the university of West London

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Course Duration: 4 years

UCAS Code: W31M

BIMM UCAS Institution Code: T15

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Bmus (hons) PoPular music PerformanceDrums, Vocals, Guitar & Bassucas coDe: w315

This course is designed for aspiring drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to develop their technical, performance and musicianship skills to a professional level. The programme combines high-level instrumental/vocal study with the opportunity to engage with music technology, songwriting and a wide range of modern music styles.

Graduates will be ready to pursue careers as artists, musical directors and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/composers. Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years. LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

Instrumental Techniques are also studied in all three years and this enables students to continually refine and enhance their approach to their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving

a level of fluency that will meet the demands of any musical situation.

Year One: In year one, students address the essential music skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes investigating and performing a wide range of music and developing an understanding of music theory, music technology and the music business.

Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while studying the cultural heritage of popular music. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to specialise in either music technology or arranging/composing.

Year Three: Year three has increased optionality with students able to choose the suite of modules that will enable them to make the transition from student to professional. Third-year projects include the self-directed final Performance Project at a top London venue.

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entry requirementsMinimum of 160 uCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory audition, demonstrating their potential performance, reading, theory and aural skills in the presence of a specialist tutor.


moDulesyear 1

All students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory.

• Performance Studies 1• Essential Styles• Techniques 1• Musicianship• Music Industry Landscape• Music Technology 1

year 2

Students take five modules (120 credits). Four modules are mandatory, with the fifth a choice between two options.

Mandatory Modules:• Performance Studies 2• Techniques 2• Ensemble Skills• Popular Music Culture

Option Modules – students must pick one of two:• Composing and Arranging 1• Music Technology 2

year 3

Students take five modules (120 credits). Four modules are mandatory, with the fifth a choice between three options.

Mandatory Modules:• Performance Project• Performance Studies 3• Techniques 3• Personal and Business

Development

Option Modules – students must pick one of three:• Music Technology 3• Composing and Arranging 2• Music Pedagogy in Practice


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UCAS Code: W315


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Ba (hons) creatiVe musicianshiP Drums, Vocals, Guitar & Bassucas coDe: w3c5

This course is designed for aspiring drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to develop their individual creative/artistic voice. The programme combines instrumental/vocal study with the opportunity to develop collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while performing a wide range of original/adapted music.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship will be ready to pursue careers as artists, band leaders and contributing band members of any number of musical projects as well as songwriters/composers. Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

Instrumental Techniques are mandatory in Years 1 and 2 and optional in Year 3 in order to facilitate the development of performance excellence alongside the pursuit of creativity/artistry.

Year One: In year one, students address the building blocks of individual artistry that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes interpreting a wide range of music in both traditional and experimental contexts while developing an understanding of songwriting, music technology and the music business.

Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while utilising the weekly LPW to workshop the original music of their peers. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to focus their learning journey on either showcase performance or composing for moving image.

Year Three: Year three affords students the opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Performance Project at a top London venue while choosing from a range of optional modules including advanced instrumental techniques, music pedagogy and/or composition that will best support them to make the transition from student to creative artist.

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entry requirementsMinimum of 160 uCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory audition demonstrating their potential performance, creativity and individuality in the presence of a specialist performance tutor.


moDulesyear 1


• Band Performance 1• Performance Techniques 1• Songwriting and Creative

Technology 1• Styles• Harmony and Theory• Music Industry Landscape

year 2

Students take five modules (120 credits). Four modules are mandatory, with the fifth a choice between three options.

Mandatory Modules:• Band Performance 2• Performance Techniques 2• Songwriting and Creative

Technology 2• Artist Development• Popular Music Culture

Option Modules – students must pick one of three:• Showcase• Music for the Moving Image 1• Studio Musicianship

year 3

Students take five modules (120 credits). Three modules are mandatory, with the remaining two chosen from four options.

Mandatory Modules:• Professional Project• Band Performance 3• Dissertation• Personal and Business

Development

Option Modules – students must pick two of four:• Songwriting and Creative

Technology 3• Techniques 3• Music Pedagogy in Practice• Music for Moving Image 2


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UCAS Code: W3C5


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The BA (Hons) Music Production is designed for aspiring producers and musicians who wish to develop their recording and production skills in a range of scenarios. The programme combines technical study with the opportunity to develop collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while engaging with a wide range of analogue and digital techniques, equipment and platforms.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Music Production will be ready to pursue careers as freelance and/or label producers, content creatives and post-producers as well as live sound engineers and studio managers. Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to create music projects with their peers on the BA (Hons) Songwriting programme, utilise musicians studying the BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance and BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship programmes and form entrepreneurial partnerships with students from the BA (Hons) Music Business programme.

Year One: In year one, students address the essential production skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes working with a wide range of analogue recording techniques and equipment and digital mixing, audio production and sequencing platforms as well as developing an understanding of music theory, songwriting and the music business.

Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios involving arranging, advanced sequencing and remixing in contemporary dance styles while studying the cultural heritage of popular music. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to specialise in studio management, live sound and songwriting.

Year Three: Year three affords students the opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Production Project while choosing from a range of optional modules including sound design, music pedagogy and/or composition that will best support them to make the transition from student to music production professional.

Ba (hons) music ProDuctionucas coDe: wh70

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entry requirementsMinimum of 160 uCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology or Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of music production. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their production work, running to a minimum of three minutes, on a suitable format: MP3, with player, or on CD.

International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

year 1


• Recording Skills• Software Environments• Mixing and Audio Production 1• Songwriting 1• Musicianship• Music Industry Landscape

year 2

Students take six modules (120 credits). Five modules are mandatory, with the sixth a choice between three options.

Mandatory Modules:• Mixing & Audio Production 2• Electronic Dance Music

Production and Remixing• Arranging• Music for the Moving Image 1• Popular Music Culture

Option Modules – students must pick one of three:• Live Sound• Songwriting 2• Studio Management

year 3

Students take five modules (120 credits). Two modules are mandatory, with the remaining three chosen from six options.

Mandatory Modules:• Production Project• Personal and Business

Development

Option Modules – students must pick three of six:• Songwriting 3• Sonic Manipulation• Location Recording and

Post-Production• Music for the Moving Image 2• Music for Video Games• Music Pedagogy in Practice

key information

ESSENTIALS


UCAS Code: WH70


moDules

Validated by the university of West London

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The BA (Hons) Songwriting is designed for aspiring songwriters and musicians who wish to develop their music and lyric writing skills in a range of scenarios. The programme combines technical study with the opportunity to develop collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while engaging with music technology and a wide range of modern music styles.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Songwriting will be ready to pursue careers as singer/songwriters and contributing band members as well as freelance and/or label songwriters, lyricists and top-liners.

Songwriting workshops are central to the programme and students participate in weekly showcases and critiques in all three years; workshops give students the opportunity to perform their songs and/or have their songs performed in a safe environment while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

Year One: In year one, students address the essential songwriting skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes investigating and analysing a wide range of music and developing an understanding of music theory, music technology and the music business.

Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while studying the music business’ complex legal framework. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to focus their learning journey on showcase performance, writing to brief and/or composing for moving image.

Year Three: Year three affords students the opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Song Portfolio Project while choosing from a range of optional modules including situational composition, music pedagogy and/or music technology that will best support them to make the transition from student to professional songwriter.

Ba (hons)

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entry requirementsMinimum of 160 uCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of songwriting. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their songwriting work – running to a minimum of three minutes in duration – on a suitable format (MP3 with player, or CD).

International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

moDulesyear 1


• Songwriting 1• Song Stylistics• Recording Skills• Music Technology for

Songwriters 1• Musicianship• Music Industry Landscape

year 2

Students take six modules (120 credits). Five modules are mandatory, with the sixth a choice between three options.

Mandatory Modules:• Songwriting 2• Music Technology

for Songwriters 2• Arranging• Music Publishing and the

Legal Framework• Popular Music Culture

Option Modules – students must pick one of three:• Music for the Moving Image 1• Writing for Commission• Showcase

year 3

Students take five modules (120 credits). Two modules are mandatory, with the remaining three chosen from six options.

Mandatory Modules:• Song Project• Personal and Business

Development

Option Modules – students must pick one of three:• Songwriting 3• Song Production• Writing for the Stage• Music for the Moving Image 2• Music Technology for

Songwriters 3• Music Pedagogy in Practice

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UCAS Code: W380



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This course is designed for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the music business as a music industry entrepreneur, innovator or creative manager. The programme features the integration of traditional industry models with existing and emerging digital technologies.Recognising the need for entrepreneurs to find employment in an extremely competitive industry, the qualification has a vocational emphasis in addition to academic skills.

The programme provides graduates with the knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of career outcomes in the music industry (label, publishing, events, management, digital) and students are encouraged to manage the school record label, produce programmes for the school radio station and host live industry showcases and gigs on site and across the capital.

Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to identify, develop and realise real-life music business projects in conjunction with their peers from BIMM’ BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship, BA (Hons) Songwriting and BA (Hons) Music Production programmes.

Year One: In year one, students address the essential music business skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes developing an understanding of the fundamental principles of business, the changing music industry landscape, real-world record-label projects, artist & event management and both physical and digital marketing techniques.

Year Two: Year two requires students to build on their knowledge of the music industry landscape and to develop and apply critical, analytical and reflective skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios. The focus continues to be on developing independent learning, team-working, leadership, organisational, problem-solving, networking and communication skills relevant to both academic study and the music business.

Year Three: Year three encourages the highest level of independent, self-directed study and third year projects include real world business start-up activities. Students also study increasingly complex event management techniques while undertaking an industry work placement and a dissertation.

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entry requirementsMinimum of 160 uCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.


Tech Records, our in-house label, provides a superb real-world platform for business

students to discover how the industry works by putting out releases while they study.

www.techrecords.co.uk

year 1


• Label Project• The Fundamentals of

Business• Music Industry Landscape• Artist Management• Event Management 1• Physical and Digital

Marketing

year 2


• Digital Project• Digital Entertainment Commerce• Project Management• Music Publishing and the

Legal Framework• Business Start-up• Popular Music Culture

year 3

All students take four modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory.

• Music Business Project• Industry Placement• Event Management 2• Dissertation

key information

Ba (hons) music Businessucas coDe: w370

For full module descriptions www.bimm.co.uk

ESSENTIALS


UCAS Code: W370


moDules


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bEcomE THE music indusTry of Tomorrow aT bimm london.

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The Diploma in Popular Music Performance is designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to follow an intensive one-year programme of study. This combines a number of instrument specific lessons alongside a range of supporting skills. A successful student will graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music – equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.

Lessons in instrumental/vocal techniques, the ability to perform and improvise across a range of genres and reading music are core to all disciplines. Students also learn about amp and pedal techniques (Guitar); backing vocals and stage techniques (Vocals); and working within a rhythm section (Drums and Bass). Tuition is based around a group-learning experience where technique and skill is developed through weekly lessons and practice tasks.

Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshop (LPWs). LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

Songwriting lessons lead students through the creative process of lyric, melody and chord writing to the final presentation of original material. Music Technology lessons introduce students to industry-standard software packages, enabling the recording and production of original material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory and harmony study related to real-world pop music examples.

Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context providing a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context, and Music Industry providing practical knowledge to help aspiring artists plan their career.

Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to create music projects with their peers on the BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) Programmes.

one-year DiPloma

PoPular music PerformanceDrums, Vocals, Guitar & Bass

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moDules• Techniques 1 & 2• Session Styles 1 & 2• Pre-Production 1 & 2• Live Performance Workshop• Reading• Musicianship• The Music Industry• Music in Context• Songwriting• Music Technology• Extended Studies

entry requirementsFour GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory assessment – or, a submission of relevant work is required.

International students may arrange a remote interview/assessment if they cannot visit our campus. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

ProGression routeOnto BIMM BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship or BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance

key information

Please refer to www.bimm.co.uk for expanded module information on these subject areas.

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one-year DiPloma music ProDuctionThe Diploma in Music Production is designed for creative music producers who wish to follow an intensive one-year programme of study. The programme focuses on the creative use of the recording and production environment to produce music and sound for a range of applications. A successful student will graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology – equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.

Core recording and production skills such as microphone techniques, mixing, effects and mastering will enable students to take a song from demo to finished product. Setup, capture, recording and mixing of multi-track audio sessions are embedded into the programme throughout the year.

In Listening Skills, students are given the opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying key recording and production techniques alongside the musical components of a recording, while recognising the impact of the acoustic environment on the textures of vocals and instruments.

Music Technology in Performance allows learners to develop a deeper understanding of the role of production techniques in a live performance situation: MIDI controllers, synths, samplers and laptops through to microphones, effect processors and DJ techniques. Songwriting lessons take students through the creative process of lyric, melody and chord writing to the final presentation of original material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory and harmony study related to real-world pop music.

Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context providing a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context and Music Industry providing practical knowledge that helps aspiring artists plan their career.

Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to create music projects with their peers on the Diploma in Songwriting programme and utilise musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music Performance programmes.

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key informationmoDules• Music Production Techniques• Sequencing Systems and Techniques • Sound Creation and Manipulation • Audio Engineering Principles • Songwriting • Music and Sound for the Moving Picture • The Music Industry • Music Production Project • Music in Context • Listening Skills • Software Notation • Music Theory and Harmony • Extended Studies


Applicants must submit an example of their production work, on CD, which uses both music technology hardware and software. The example must be a minimum of one minute long and must be original material. This sample will be assessed at BIMM London, based on its arrangement, technical proficiency and recording quality. If the sample meets BIMM’s standards, an interview will be arranged.


ProGression routeOnto BIMM BA (Hons) Music Production


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The Diploma in Songwriting offers a wide range of modules to help you develop a portfolio of skills relevant to the music industry. Lessons focussed on individual elements within the songwriting process sit alongside a range of supporting skills. A successful student will graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music – equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.

Students take a number of lessons in the building blocks of songwriting: melody, lyrics, harmony and structure. They are encouraged to develop their own writing style through the study of past masters and the introduction of structured writing techniques.

Performance plays a pivotal role in the programme. Students’ workshop their songs in a safe environment and receive expert guidance from songwriting and performance tutors. They may use guitar, piano, loops, apps or software programmes to support their performance.

In Listening Skills, students are given the opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying key recording and production techniques. Arranging and Software Notation lessons enable to student to expand their songs to include string, brass and backing vocal parts.

Music Technology lessons introduce students to industry-standard software packages, enabling the recording and production of original material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory and harmony study related to real-world pop music examples.

Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context providing a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context and Music Industry providing practical knowledge that helps aspiring artists plan their career.

Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to create music projects with their peers on the Diploma in Music Production programme and utilise musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music Performance programmes.

one-year DiPloma

sonGwritinG

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key information

one-year DiPloma

sonGwritinG

moDules• Melody and Lyrics• Harmony • Structure and Style • Songwriting Workshop / Portfolio Design • Arranging • Listening Skills• Live Performance Workshop• Software Notation • Musicianship • The Music Industry • Music in Context • Music Technology • Extended Studies


Applicants must attend a compulsory assessment at BIMM London, or submit demo material if they are unable to come in person.


ProGression routeOnto BIMM BA (Hons) Songwriting


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If you’re looking to pursue a career in journalism, but would like to specialise in the discipline of music from the very start, then the BA (Hons) in Music Journalism at BIMM London will give you the competitive edge you need to become a successful music journalist.

This highly vocational course will help you develop dedicated skills in journalism and public relations, all within the specific context of the music industry.

You’ll develop a solid base of wider journalistic skills, including the study of topics such as law and ethics, writing and academic skills, and research techniques, but will also undertake modules distinctly relevant to the music industry, such as the nature of music journalism and PR, music history, digital literacy, the structure and working practice of the music business, music entrepreneurship, and artist promotion and marketing.

The course is designed to act as a direct springboard into employment and you’ll have

access to a whole range of unique opportunities allowing you to engage directly with the music industry in the form of work placements and professional projects.

You’ll be regularly encouraged to network, connect and collaborate with fellow BIMM students as part of the course, giving you unique access to a huge talent pool of performers, songwriters, producers and music business entrepreneurs to write about, interview and promote.

So to make your way as a music journalist, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.

Ba (hons)

music Journalism ucas coDe: P500

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ProGression routeBIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Higher Education, Masters Degree or into Industry.

fheq leVel:•Year1-120creditsatLevel4•Year2-120creditsatLevel5•Year3-120creditsatLevel6

entry requirements160 uCAS tariff points. 5 GCSE’s at C or above including English plus 2 A levels at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification.

An equivalent qualification or experiential learning is acceptable via our Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) processes.

IELTS – 6.0 overall university of West London

moDulesyear 1

All students take the following mandatory modules in their first year of study:

• Introduction to Music Journalism

• Music Journalism: Principles and Practice 1

• Music Business• Journalism in Context• Writing for the Music

Industry• Music and Digital Media

Completion with 120 credits achieved allows students to progress to Year 2.

year 2

All students take the following mandatory modules in their second year of study:

• Research Methods• Cultural Perspectives• Engaging with Industry• Artist Development and PR• Music Journalism: Principles

and Practice 2• Digital Media Production

year 3

All students take the following mandatory modules in their third year of study:

• Global Communication• Creative Entrepreneurship• Professional Project• Professional Development• Analytical Perspectives

key information Subject to Validation by the university of West London

ESSENTIALS


UCAS Code: P500

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we want to make your stay at Bimm lonDon as easy anD comfortaBle for you as PossiBle. we haVe acaDemic anD Personal suPPort teams DeDicateD to helPinG you Get the most out of BeinG at Bimm.

acaDemic suPPortWe have a full-time team providing a range of services for those who need support throughout their studies. These include students with special learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and other disabilities. Our Student Support team will work on a one-to-one basis to help students learn skills to help with reading, writing, revision and approach to exams and coursework.

Personal suPPortStudent Support also offers counselling and stress-management. This is done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly confidential. We understand that there are certain stresses and anxieties that can affect students so our fully qualified counsellors will help with any problems you may have from financial worries to personal issues.

stuDent suPPort

For further information you can call Student Support on +44 (0)208 749 3131

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hiGher eDucation courses1 Make your application through uCAS at

ucas.com. To apply via uCAS you will need your course code and also the correct institution codes. T15 – Institution Code for BIMM The first uCAS deadline for application is January 15 2015. There are further opportunities to apply but it is recommended you meet this first deadline.

2 For performance courses you will require an assessment with BIMM. Once we have received your application we will book your assessment, or you can book one before you apply by calling our admissions teams on +44 (0)208 749 3131. For Music Production courses you will be required to submit a portfolio of your work on application.

3 If your uCAS application is successful you will be made either a conditional or unconditional offer. If it is conditional it will be pending BIMM receiving any further information that is required, such as exam results and certificates. If it unconditional then you have met the entry criteria for the course.

4 Confirmation of your place will be made through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It is then up to you to confirm if you wish to take your place.

DiPloma courses1 You can apply directly to BIMM to secure

your place on one of our diploma courses by visiting www.bimm.co.uk by calling us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing [email protected].

2 When we have received your enquiry we will ask you in for an assessment. If you are applying for a course that does not involve a practical performance element you will be assessed on your qualifications, experience and an interview.

3 After your assessment or interview we will either make you an offer of a place or suggest what you need to do to develop your skills.

aPPlyinG to Bimm lonDon is simPle. all you neeD to Do is follow these stePs.

how to aPPly

know your coDesT15 – Institution Code for BIMM

If you have any queries about BIMM courses you can call our admissions team on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or email us at [email protected]

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VisasOur admissions team can offer advice about studying in London in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. The team will also be able to give you clear concise information about applying for a Tier 4 visa. It can be a daunting task but we will try and make it as easy as possible for you. BIMM holds a Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) licence, which enables us to sponsor international students on our full-time courses at both diploma and degree levels. When applying for a visa we recommend that you allow a minimum of eight weeks from the time of your acceptance onto a course at BIMM.

lanGuaGe requirementsNon-native English-speaking students need to meet our English language requirement of IELTS 5.0 for diploma and IELTS 5.5 for most degree courses or equivalent. (BA in Music Business IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.)

BankinGIf you are moving to the uK for the first time you will probably want to set up a bank account. You should ask for advice from the bank in your home country. Many have agreements with banks in the uK and can assist you with opening an account before you leave your home. To open an account you may need to complete a bank application form and provide your passport, a letter from BIMM and proof of your address.

workinG in lonDonEu students are able to work while studying. Students from outside the uK will need to get a National Insurance (NI) number. You can find further information about how to be issued an NI number at hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/number.htm. uK Border Agency guidelines state that international students holding Tier 4 visas studying at BIMM do not currently have any working rights.

internationalwe haVe a history of teachinG stuDents from all oVer the worlD, anD we want this to continue. international stuDents BrinG a Different Dimension to the ViBrant Bimm lonDon enVironment. contrastinG cultures anD music tastes encouraGe our stuDents to look at music from an alternatiVe ViewPoint, enhancinG the whole exPerience.

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* Balance paid within 6 weeks

** uK & Eu students aged 17 or under as of 31st August 2015 are eligible for free funding.

Diplomas

Higher Education Courses

Diploma in Popular Music Performance

Diploma in Music Production

Diploma in Songwriting

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (with Foundation Year)

BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship

BA (Hons) Music Production

BA (Hons) Songwriting

BA (Hons) Music Business

BA (Hons) Music Journalism

UK and EU students

UK and EU students

£4,950

(£500 deposit required)

Free to students under 18**

£5,950

£5,950

£5,950

£5,950

£5,950

£5,950

£5,950

Non EU Students

£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*







Non EU Students

£9,950 (Deposit req. £1,000)*

UCAS Code

UCAS Code

N/A

W315

W31M

W3C5

WH70

W380

W370

P500

as Part of the country’s most successful GrouP of music colleGes, Bimm lonDon are uniquely PositioneD to offer outstanDinG Value anD quality.

Many uK universities are charging £9,000 a year for degree courses – all of our undergraduate three-year degree courses are priced at under £6,000 for uK and Eu students. All BIMM courses are fully accredited so you can apply to the Student Loans Company to cover the full amount of tuition fees payable.

To find out more, please refer to our finance packs or website for more information on funding options. All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.

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stuDent loansfor most stuDents stuDyinG a DeGree-leVel course, tuition fees can Be coVereD By a stuDent loan. Bimm lonDon are aBle to offer loans throuGh the stuDent loans comPany.

Both uK and Eu students are eligible to apply for a student loan. You can find out more information on the guidelines and how to apply for a student loan at www.slc.co.uk. The government also provides useful information on student finance at www.gov.uk/student-finance.

BIMM have been fully QAA assessed which is a requirement of the government to be able to offer student loans on a continuing basis.

Student loans for Tuition fees provided by the Student Loan Company will cover a maximum of £6,000 of fees per annum if you are eligible for a loan. Where the annual course fees are in excess of £6,000, the balance must be paid by the student prior to enrolling each academic year.

rePaymentsYour repayments are linked to your income. You only make repayments when your income is over £21,000 a year, and if your income drops below this amount repayments stop. Each month you pay back 9% of any income over £21,000, this would work out at approximately £30 per month if you were earning £25,000 per year.

For more information on loans or any queries you may have on tuition fees and student finance please contact the BIMM Finance team on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing [email protected]

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Bimm lonDon is DeDicateD to offerinG oPPortunities to talenteD anD Passionate asPirinG musicians anD music inDustry Professionals. our aim is to Do as much as we can to helP you succeeD.

In the last year BIMM, as part of the BIMM group, have offered over £200,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students in need of financial help to make the most of their talents. It is an initiative we are proud to be a part of and we will be continuing with.

For more details about BIMM’s scholarships and bursaries visit the ‘Fees and Scholarships’ section at www.bimm.co.uk/London/fees-finance.

aVailaBle Bursaries:EMI MusIc sound FoundatIon struMMErvIllE (thE JoE struMMEr FoundatIon For nEw MusIc)Marshall aMplIFIcatIonhartkEshurEMapExplEdgE MusIc

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accommoDationin lonDonlonDon is a thriVinG stuDent city so you are neVer short of Places to liVe. accommoDation is aVailaBle across the city with easy access to fulham By tuBe or Bus.

aVailaBle accommoDation incluDes:• Dedicated student housing

• Private landlords

• Houseshare opportunities

• Part-boards with families

You can find more details at www.bimm.co.uk/London/life. When you apply we will send you an accommodation pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they need to know about living in London.

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if you haVe any questions aBout Bimm lonDon or the information within this ProsPectus, Please Do not hesitate to Get in touch.

contact informationBimm lonDonEffie Road Fulham London SW6 1EN united Kingdom

TEL : +44 (0)208 749 3131

EMAIL: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: The information in the BIMM prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It is not part of any agreement with parents/students and the school. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change.

check us out onlineWEBSITE: www.bimm.co.uk

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TechMusicSchool

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/TechMusicSchool

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/TechMusicSchool

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colleGe toursthrouGhout the year Bimm tour the country VisitinG schools anD colleGes to talk to stuDents aBout careers in the music inDustry.

Our college tours are an interactive experience featuring live music as well as a presentation and Q&A session with our experienced college tours team. We lift the lid on how the music industry works and offer advice and guidance on how to pursue your dream career.

woulD you like us to Visit your school/colleGe?If you’re a student, parent or teacher and would like BIMM to visit your school or college then contact us by emailing our Events team on [email protected].

we holD oPen Days throuGhout the year so that you can Get a sense of what life as a stuDent at Bimm will Be like.

At an open day you can:

• Watch live performances from BIMM bands

• See a presentation about BIMM courses and our philosophy on education

• View our facilities

• Meet course tutors

• Ask any questions you may have regarding studying at BIMM

To find out when our open days are running check out www.bimm.co.uk/open-days

Please contact us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by email at [email protected] in order to book your place on our next open day.

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steVe allsworth – roD stewart, lily allenDaViD lauDat – sPice Girls, east 17, westlifeBecky Jones – GrooVe armaDaray toVey – one little inDian (BJörk)sanDy BuGlass – Pixie lottles DaViDson – Pete townsenD, tina turnerJacoB quistGaarD – Damon alBarn Glen rayner – saVaGe GarDenfemi temowo – courtney Pine, amy winehouse

seBastiaan De krom – herBie hancock John calVert – the streets, lemarelliott henshaw – DeeP PurPleiain mackenzie – ronnie scott’s BiG BanDJames Bell – rollinG stones, Gary moore Victy silVa – sueDe, tom Jones, PlaceBocarys Damon – Gallows, funeral for a frienDsimon carter – Jamiroquai, craiG DaViDJon shone – one Direction, tinchy stryDerchris BoruD – cee lo Green, GaBriellesimon colam – itV x factor accomPanist (series 1-9)

tutors these are Just some of the fantastic artists our tutors haVe workeD with

All the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of print. BIMM London, however reserves the right to vary, alter or cancel the

services and all other matters referred to herein at our sole discretion and no liability whatsoever shall arise to us by reason of so doing.

BIMM London. Registered Office: 38-42 Brunswick Street West, Brighton, BN3 1EL. Company No. 07172561

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